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Tekton custom grills
Original poster here... (back after several years and on my 4th pair of Tekton speakers).... I recently bought another pair of Tekton speakers (Enzo XL) about 2 months ago and ordered with grills (+ $75).  I like the way they look with the grills ... 
Bluesound Node 2 vs. Auralic Aries Mini
AURALiC Aries Mini is only a streamer (without a DAC). 
Tidal and MQA
My DAC is about 2 years old I think... Eastern Electric tube DAC, last/latest version.  I would never stream Tidal (or stream anything for that matter), on my system, but the multiple times I have heard Tidal playing on various systems, the sound ... 
Tidal and MQA
Anytime I have heard Tidal, it sounded noticeably "compressed" when compared to taking a hi-res (24-96k or 24-192k) WAV/FLAC right from a HD into a decent DAC. 
Why leave feedback if the Audiogon team is just going to remove it?
I can understand your position, however if that is the case then what does that say for the post that "jmcgrogan2" left for me that prompted my response in the first place?  His post was removed by Audiogon.  I suppose that means that you DEFINITE... 
Why leave feedback if the Audiogon team is just going to remove it?
John, unfortunately I didn't get to read your last response as the Audiogon staff decided to remove it.I think maybe you are right though... I need to "man up" and "put my big boy pants on" and be like you and the other audiophile fools on here an... 
Why leave feedback if the Audiogon team is just going to remove it?
Completely disagree... I expect more from my sellers.  I have completed hundreds of transactions on Audiogon, Ebay and US Audio Mart as both a buyer and a seller.  If a buyer came to me with a concern, I would do my best to address it, INCLUDING a... 
Why leave feedback if the Audiogon team is just going to remove it?
The BIGGEST issue that I have with what happened with this transaction (and the reason for me leaving neutral feedback) is that when I contacted the seller noting that the decals were not present, and that I looked at all 3 of my existing LessLoss... 
Why leave feedback if the Audiogon team is just going to remove it?
If they continue to remove any feedback other than POSITIVE, then how is any potential buyer supposed to know if they are dealing with a person on the up & up??? 
Why leave feedback if the Audiogon team is just going to remove it?
I had another transaction where I left NEUTRAL feedback... I was the buyer and the item that I received was not working.  I was merely asking for a return/refund from the seller.  After leaving the neutral feedback, the seller leaves me neutral fe... 
High End Amp Price Collapse musings
I would love to hear a Class D amplifier sound better than a PASS... wow. 
Who has tried "TIDAL" vs other streaming applications?
All the times I have heard Tidal, I was extremely unimpressed.  I could tell right away that it sounded compressed.  If you are more into having a million songs at your fingertips than the ultimate in hi-res file quality, then it is fine.  Anyone ... 
Need Help Ripping My CD Collection
NOBODY would actually be able to "hear" (pick out in a listening test) the difference between hi-res files coming from a std. HD vs. a SS HD 
Why Single-Ended?
I have found most of the time that users go to XLR connections because they think they are "cool"... the fact is that RCA sounds better the majority of the time anyway. 
Tube Watts Vs. Soild-State Watts?
Yes, current is what drives the loudspeaker, but all things being the same, a tube amplifier rated at say 50-watts will generally sound much louder than a SS amp at 50-watts.